Grandparents are in their 80s and I’m in my 20s, college student cant get employed until semester starts due to timing.
Sometimes I do odd jobs for my grandparents and they give me money afterwards. Don’t even ask for it they just give it to me afterwards. I feel kinda bad for it. I’m kind of tight on money at the moment and I was thinking of asking if i could do something for them for a fair amount of cash. (Ive never explicitly asked before) but I don’t know if it would be ethically right.
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It’s not bad at all! You even said you don’t ask them for money right? They just give it to you, that’s because they appreciate your help and because they love you! Don’t feel bad about it and cherish all the time you still have with them!
Well, it’s not bad if it’s a fair exchange. Can they afford it? Are you working harder than the money you’re being paid? If both are yes, then it’s okay.
My grandma use to call me over to do jobs that didn’t even need to be done just so she could give me money. She knew I wouldn’t just take it and she also knew that I needed it badly. That women was a Saint and I miss her everyday.
I insist on paying ANYONE who I ask to do anything for me. Us oldies still have our dignity if not our our strength
Sounds like they’d rather give the money to family than pay someone else. Nothing wrong with that assuming they aren’t in a financial bind and you’re rendering said services properly.
We do that in our family with nieces, nephews and grandkids. The kids get money and us old people get the help from someone we trust.
There is nothing to feel guilty about. I’m sure your Grandparents appreciate spending time with you while you do work for them.
You should absolutely not feel bad! They appreciate the help, at the very least you should tell them that you appreciate the extra pocket money!
Sounds like a good gig. I’m sure they are grateful for the help. Nothing wrong with them giving you a little something as well.✌🏽
There is nothing wrong with that situation. Your being a good grandchild an they can trust you. If they had to call someone else, they would get charged double an be taken advantage of. Give them a big hug an thank them an tell them you appreciate it.
My grandparents used to give me money often. They had it to give and I was super close with them. Whenever they needed anything, I was always there. I later took care of my grandfather after my grandmother died. We spent a ton of time together. They’d take me on trips and stuff even if my parents couldn’t go too.
If they aren’t on a super tight budget and can afford to help you, just graciously thank them! Do whatever you can around their house or take them to appointments on your day off if you can. They appreciate you and your company.